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Out of sheer ignorance we make a search for happiness in outward objects, when we ourselves are, in fact, the ocean of joy, which can be achieved by the life of purity. The Bible says, "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." Purity consists of casting away the vicious way of thinking and living upto it. It does not consist of sweet, silver-tongued orations, shedding of crocodile tears or expression of pious, but insincere wishes. In fact, purity consists of the entire way of life based upon the golden gospel of mercy, compassion or Ahimsa for all beings. We ought to respect the legitimate rights of others.
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The wine of violence has dethroned the soul from its Divine Status. One who sincerely wants real peace should devote some time for introspection and contemplation upon the real nature of the Self. He should think thus: "I am a living substance. The nature of material objects is different from that of mine. How can I be one with the matter which is different from my intrinsic nature. My soul is the real abode of infinite peace and boundless bliss. I should not foolishly run after material objects for my happiness. As one cannot get oil out of sand for there is no oil in it; likewise the material objects do not possess any peace, therefore, the effort of finding peace in material objects is the greatest blunder."
These remarks are illuminating, "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If a
